Clinical Study to Assess the Performance of the Dialyzer With Endexo™

This is a prospective, sequential, multi-center, open-label study with subjects on
thrice-weekly (in-center) hemodialysis (HD). After a Screening Period, there will be 12
hemodialysis treatments on the Optiflux dialyzer (Optiflux Period), followed by 38 HD
treatments on the dialyzer with Endexo (Endexo Period), and then a Follow-up Visit. The study
population will consist of End-Stage Renal Disease ESRD subjects who are a minimum of 22
years of age. The primary objective of the study is to collect data on the performance of the
dialyzer with Endexo when used to perform hemodialysis (HD) in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Must be an adult, older than 22 years of age.

2. Has been prescribed in-center thrice-weekly HD continuously for at least 180 days
prior to the date of signed informed consent

3. Has been prescribed the Optiflux F160NR dialyzer continuously for at least 30 days
prior to the date of signed informed consent

4. Has a prescribed HD treatment time ≥180 minutes (3 hours) and ≤270 minutes (4.5 hours)

5. Has been on heparin anticoagulation for dialysis and has had no change in heparin
prescription within 14 days prior to the date of signed informed consent

6. Has a most recent single pool Kt/V (spKt/V) ≥1.2 within 45 days prior to the date of a
signed informed consent

7. Has a most recent hemoglobin ≥9 g/dL within 45 days prior to the date of a signed
informed consent

8. Has a most recent platelet count ≥100,000/mm3 within 45 days prior to the date of a
signed informed consent

9. A female of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test at the
time of screening and agree to use an acceptable method of contraception during the
study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Use of citric acid concentrate (such as Citrasate®) at the time of signed informed
consent

2. Known allergic reactions to Endexo

3. Hospitalization within 30 days prior to the date of signed informed consent

4. Presence of active malignancy, congestive heart failure New York Heart Association
(NYHA) Class III or IV, or liver cirrhosis

5. Are receiving or have received chemotherapy / radiation therapy / plasmapheresis
therapy within 90 days prior to the date of signed informed consent

6. Are receiving antibiotics or have used antibiotics within 14 days prior to the date of
signed informed consent

7. Are currently enrolled in or have completed any other investigational product study
within 30 days prior to the date of signed informed consent

8. Has a life expectancy of less than 1 year